Driver - Class A

Description

Quality Custom Distribution is hiring Class A Delivery Drivers at our Kent WA location. 

Local Class A Delivery Driver – Home Daily | $93K Avg. Annual | $34.50/hr. | Union Teamster 117 

Location: 18209 80th Ave S Kent, WA 98032 | Shift: Afternoon/Evening Dispatch | No Layovers!
 
Why Drive With QCD?
Join a driver-first culture with industry-leading pay, cutting-edge equipment, and routes that get you home every day. Quality Custom Distribution (QCD), a division of Golden State Foods (recognized as a U.S. Best Managed Company), is looking for Class A Drivers to make local, in-store deliveries and be part of a tight-knit union team (Teamsters Local 117).

Job Details

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  4 days on / 3 days off (Must be able to work Sat and Sun)
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  Drivers make between 14–18 stops
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  100% touch freight delivery; must be able to lift up to 75+ pounds
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  Dispatch between 3 PM – 6 PM
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  All trailers have liftgates (no ramps)
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  36'–53' reefer trailers and Class B

Qualifications Required of this Position

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  Must possess a valid driver’s license and a current DOT Medical Certification card
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  One year of tractor-trailer driving experience
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  Effective communication skills to maintain positive customer relations with drivers, warehouse personnel, customers, and supervisors
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  Ability to stand, walk, and repeatedly climb into/out of tractors
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  Must be able to work all schedules, including holidays and weekends
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  Requires safely operating equipment in extreme weather and cold environments (cooler/freezer)
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  Ability to frequently lift/handle cases ranging from 5–75 pounds
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  Must meet Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations requirements: read/speak English sufficiently to communicate with the public, understand highway signs, respond to official inquiries, and complete reports/records

What You’ll Get

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  Paid weekly
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  Rate: $34.50/hour
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  Average $93,000/year
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  Health benefits (medical, dental, vision) for you & your family within 30 days
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  Paid time off + holidays
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  $1,000 driver referral bonus
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  Employee discount programs
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  Union benefits & job security
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  State-of-the-art equipment – electric pallet jacks + 100% liftgate deliveries

Your Route to Success

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  Home daily – NO layovers
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  Solo routes with consistent schedules
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  Afternoon/evening dispatch
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  Local, multi-stop deliveries
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  Must be able to work holidays & weekends
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  Average 11–13 hours per shift

What Makes QCD Different?
We’re built around driver-led management, respect for our team, and a mission to deliver excellence. Our four core values guide everything we do:

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  Treat others the way you want to be treated
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  Make the best product
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  Give the customer a fair deal
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  Maintain the highest standards

About Us
QCD is a leading provider of custom distribution to some of the most iconic brands in the food service industry. Backed by Golden State Foods, we support our drivers with the tools, benefits, and opportunities to thrive.
At GSF, we believe that investing in our associates strengthens our culture and fuels growth. We care about your well-being and provide:

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  Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, jury duty, and bereavement
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  Accrual of 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked and 1 week of vacation in the first year, plus 9 holidays annually
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  Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee-Funded 401(k), Teamsters Pension, Short-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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  Associate development via education reimbursement, scholarships, and training programs

Please note: Compensation details listed reflect base pay only. Actual starting salary will consider location, job-related skills, education, experience, and training.